Cheap flights from Darwin to Cairns
Choose between Jetstar Airways, Qantas, or Airnorth to find the best price
The distance between Darwin and Cairns is 1676 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Airnorth, and Regional Express. Darwin and Cairns have 46 direct flights per week.
Cheap one-way trips starting from $ 128 from Darwin DRW to Cairns CNS
Cheap round trips starting from $ 245 from Darwin DRW to Cairns CNS
Darwin International
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From $ 245
Darwin International
Cairns
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From $ 245
Darwin International
Cairns
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From $ 245
Darwin International
Cairns
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From $ 250
Darwin International
Cairns
Round trip, -
From $ 250
Darwin International
Cairns
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From $ 250
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 6 | 8 | 4 | 12 | - | 6 | 10 |
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Jetstar Airways on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Airnorth on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Darwin to Cairns
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No | Unknown | No |
| Qantas | QFA | QF | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Airnorth | ANO | TL | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Regional Express | RXA | ZL | No | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Darwin to Cairns?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Darwin and Cairns takes around 3.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between Darwin and Cairns?
The flight distance between Darwin and Cairns is 1676 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Darwin and Cairns?
Several carriers operate flights between Darwin and Cairns. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Jetstar Airways, Airnorth.
What are the most popular routes to and from Darwin?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Darwin and Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast, East Kimberley Regional, Gove, Groote Eylandt, RAAF Base Tindal, Maningrida, Milingimbi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Darwin International, Townsville, Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Brisbane West Wellcamp, Weipa, Horn Island, Cooktown.
What airports are near Darwin?
The main airport in Darwin is Darwin International. It is also served by Darwin International.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
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